The School Consultation Project: An Avenue to Support Autistic Students and Empower Educators

• By: Krista Drapalik, BA Erica Davis, LMSW Jane Ann Worlock, MSEd Kristin V. Christodulu, PhD University at Albany Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
• April 1st, 2022
• challenging behaviors, communication, education, evidence-based intervention, functional behavior assessment, school, Spring 2022 Issue, teachers
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Autistic individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors are increasingly likely to hold communication deficits, require supports in daily routines, and are less likely to be placed in inclusive school settings (Lory et al., 2020; Iadarola et al., 2017). As such, challenging behaviors pose a...